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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Lisbon:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 09:13
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 00:23.

The flight takes about 3h 03m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zurich to Lisbon.

A direct flight from Zurich to Lisbon takes 3h 03m, covering 1,070 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Zurich to Lisbon range from £178 to £325, with an average of £241 over the past 12 months. Anything below £178 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the £241 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £192 return via Porto (OPO), compared with £242 for direct.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SWISS has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Zurich to Lisbon flights are:

• easyJet: 72% on time
• SWISS: 70% on time
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: 54% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 62% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Lisbon flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Lisbon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £94, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Drive on Holiday
• GREEN MOTION
• Guerin

Flights from Zurich to Lisbon usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Lisbon route, 38% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Lisbon most commonly connect through:

• Porto (OPO) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Zurich to Lisbon. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £210 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £266, a difference of £55.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Lisbon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL
• SWISS
• easyJet
• Helvetic Airways

Flying via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 14m, compared to 5h 53m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 30m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Lisbon is 1 hour behind Zurich (Western European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Lisbon are Chiado, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and Praça do Marquês de Pombal. These are among the most viewed places in Lisbon on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Lisbon flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.